Volvo XC60 years to avoid
Every Volvo XC60 model year on file (2012-2017), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2015
Worst year on file
79.6
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 Volvo XC60 | 79.6 Medium | 47 | Engine |
| 2 | 2017 Volvo XC60 | 78.4 Medium | 16 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2014 Volvo XC60 | 62.9 Medium | 16 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2016 Volvo XC60 | 54.3 Medium | 38 | Engine |
| 5 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | 52.7 Medium | 46 | Visibility/Wiper |
| 6 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | 51.2 Medium | 66 | Visibility/Wiper |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Volvo XC60 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 46 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 52.7 Medium | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2013 | 66 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 51.2 Medium | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| 2014 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 62.9 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 79.6 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 38 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 54.3 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 78.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.